Fine looking beer -- deep amber color with long lasting head. Hoppy aroma. Taste of assertive hops with noticeable roasted malt body. The hoppy character is more traditional (not citrusy) than in most modern "craft" beers. The hops provide a sharp edge to the flavor that I like. This beer reminds me of the earliest bottled Anchor Steam beer (1970 vintage).

In the current brewing environment, we can all find a few beers that almost perfectly meet our taste preferences. We can only hope that our favorites find a market. Troegs Hopback is a beer that has just what I look for, malty body and traditional hop character with a modest alcohol content.

Very nicely-sized, off-white head rests on a dark amber liquid with signs of carbonation fluttering up. Retention is good, lacing is darn good for the style. Inviting, lively.

Malt is mostly assuming a grainy-sweet aroma. Citrus and floral hops are more of an attraction than the malt. And they are attractive. As the beer warms- more floral quality, along with a bit of caramel (which is nice in the balance.)

There is a slight malt backbone reminiscent of toast, grain, and sometimes white bread. Again, the hops are the star of the show. Floral and minor citrus flavors are clean and clear. Shining. These delicate impressions last throughout the whole palate, and into the aftertaste, which features a nice bitterness and those caramel tones (very minor) in cameo.

Medium body. Has a slight creaminess that really adds to the overall depth of the beer. Tastes clean.

Tasty, clear, concise execution of an Amber Ale that is hop-balanced. The hop aromas and flavors never diminish throughout the palate, or over the time needed to finish the beer. Yet the bitterness is never too much (or too little.) Very drinkable.

Chestnut brown in color with excellent clarity. There's a fingernail of beige on top. I smell Amber malt with a sourdough bread note. The taste is initially grassy hops and then light bready malt at the back of the palate. The mouth is on the lighter, quaffable end, but not watery.

This beer is as smooth as they come. The kind of beer you can throw by 6 and not know what has happened. I love this beer. It's amber - so not too dark not too late. It's not too adventurous but just easy and cool. Try this! Like a great outdoor BBQ kind of beer.

Poured a very nice dark amber color with one finger white head. Moderate lacing. Aroma was of golden honey and floral hops. Tastes of honey and very well balanced hops. Medium body and carbonation. Very nice!